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Cedar or Ipe? How to Choose the Best Decking Material




17
Apr

‘One size fits all’ might work for some things, alas it can’t be applied to selecting your wood decking material. Different parts of your property have different needs, and there isn’t one single type of lumber that suits all the various nuances. However, AtruWood takes pride in offering exceptional and comprehensive options. So, if you’re on the fence about which type of lumber might...


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Ipe in the News!

Ipe decking has long been lauded by wood experts and professional builders as the crème de la crème of decking hardwoods. But have you heard? Ipe made it into The Wall Street Journal in October… impressive! Here’s a recap of what the WSJ had to say about Ipe’s durability and performance. We added a few tidbits toward the end, too. Ipe Origin + Qualities Ipe (EE-pay) or Brazilian Walnut...


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The Making of Ipe Decking: Too popular, too fast




22
Nov

Ipe has the reputation of being the toughest of the tough when it comes to hardwood for decking. People looking for the “superhero” of decking choose Ipe, and with a nickname like Ironwood, you’d expect nothing less. Ipe has dressed some of the nation’s most iconic decks, such as NYC’s Coney Island Boardwalk – which lasted for 25 years before needing replacement. Thanks to a big branding...


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5 Climate Control Tips for Ipe Decking




15
Nov

Ipe (EE-pay) or Brazilian Walnut is an exotic hardwood harvested in central South America. Ipe’s earned a reputation for being indestructible compared to other hardwood species. Ipe also goes by the name Ironwood – its Janka hardness is 3684. A quick web search on Ipe turns up topics on its superior fire-rating and mildew-resistance. In 2008, Consumer Reports lauded Ipe number one in decking...


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Ipe Decking & Climate




05
Oct

Ipe decking and flooring has become massively popular over the last few years. So much so, that the U.S. has experienced a shortage of the material in recent years. While demand has been high, the slow-down in building and remodeling across the country has decreased the price lumber suppliers can pay for Ipe, just as availability has fallen. FSC® Ipe is particularly hard to find because the wood...


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